Visa delivery fee increased

A Dh10 charge for people who want to place visas at Dubai International Airport for collection by arriving passengers will be increased to Dh20 from October 1, a DNATA spokesman announced.

A DNATA statement said it was to help offset the increasing administrative costs of the service and rising demand. DNATA has been offering a visa deposit and collection service since 1998 in co-ordination with the airport immigration department. The charge has been Dh10 since its introduction. "This revision has been made in consultation with the Dubai airport immigration department. A sign informing the public of the revised charges has been on display since August at the visa services counter," the statement said. (The Gulf News)